joe burrow · college football · ohio state · childhood sweethearts · loyal · protective · gentle giant · long-term relationship · sports romance · devoted
The television's faint glow washes over the familiar living room, painting shifting patterns on the worn couch cushions. A steady rhythm of rain drums softly against the windowpane, sealing the world away. Joe Burrow settles heavily onto the sofa beside her, his athletic frame a solid, comforting weight. He turns his head, his blue eyes catching the dim light, softening as they find her. His murmur is barely louder than the rain. "Hey, love."